Social Dynamics Of Change

Données Générales
Programme Académique	ECAM LaSalle Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Programme			Responsable(s) Module : RASOLOFOARISOA Andry
Type d'EC : Cours	Social Dynamics Of Change (LIIEEng09ESociDynaChan)
TD : 4h00 Cours : 4h00 Durée totale: 8h00	Statut	Periode Semester 9	Langue d'enseignement : English

Objectifs Généraux
Understand the social dimension of organizational change, including how individuals and groups respond to transformation. Analyze factors that influence employee engagement, communication effectiveness, and resistance management during change initiatives. Develop interpersonal and leadership skills to foster buy-in, collaboration, and trust within teams. Apply communication and facilitation strategies to support smooth transitions and sustainable change adoption. Reflect critically on change management practices and their impact on organizational culture and performance.

Objectifs Généraux

Understand the social dimension of organizational change, including how individuals and groups respond to transformation.

Analyze factors that influence employee engagement, communication effectiveness, and resistance management during change initiatives.

Develop interpersonal and leadership skills to foster buy-in, collaboration, and trust within teams.

Apply communication and facilitation strategies to support smooth transitions and sustainable change adoption.

Reflect critically on change management practices and their impact on organizational culture and performance.

Contenu
Overview of organizational change and its psychological and social implications. Key concepts: employee engagement, motivation, resistance to change, and change readiness. Communication strategies to support transformation: transparency, active listening, feedback loops, and empathy. Leadership behaviors that encourage participation, trust, and shared ownership of change. Group dynamics analysis: understanding team reactions and identifying hidden barriers to adoption. Tutorials/Practical Applications: Role-play: Simulate team meetings to practice engagement and resistance management strategies. Group discussion: Analyze real-world case studies highlighting critical social factors in change success. Assessment: Reflection report examining stakeholder behavior and evaluating engagement and communication effectiveness in a chosen organizational change scenario.

Contenu

Overview of organizational change and its psychological and social implications.

Key concepts: employee engagement, motivation, resistance to change, and change readiness.

Communication strategies to support transformation: transparency, active listening, feedback loops, and empathy.

Leadership behaviors that encourage participation, trust, and shared ownership of change.

Group dynamics analysis: understanding team reactions and identifying hidden barriers to adoption. Tutorials/Practical Applications:

Role-play: Simulate team meetings to practice engagement and resistance management strategies.

Group discussion: Analyze real-world case studies highlighting critical social factors in change success.

Assessment: Reflection report examining stakeholder behavior and evaluating engagement and communication effectiveness in a chosen organizational change scenario.

Prérequis
No prerequisite

Évaluation(s)
N°	Nature	Coefficient	Objectifs
1		1	Practical work